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OV53 UPY

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,840 mi
Last recorded97,840 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 UPY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2013 97,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,840 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2012 96,725 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 91,595 miles

Inner Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,847 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 83,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,873 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 71,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,815 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,990 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 39,990 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN ZONE A

Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,392 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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OV53 UPY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV53 UPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV53 UPY registered?

OV53 UPY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is OV53 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 UPY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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